BOSTON (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 21 seconds into overtime to lead Ottawa to a 3-2 victory over the Bruins on Saturday night, handing the victory to Linus Ullmark in his return to Boston.

31 year old Ullmark Traded by Boston To Ottawa in June. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner went 88-26-10 in three seasons with the Bruins, but was replaced by Jeremy Swayman for most of last season’s playoffs.

Tkachuk beat Swayman with a wrist shot in the right corner at the end of a 2-on-1 break.

Josh Norris had a powerhouse goal for Ottawa and Michael Amadio’s tying score came with a wrist shot from the right crossbar late in the second period.

Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand scored 15 seconds apart in the second minute to give Boston a 2-1 lead. Zacha beat Ullmark with a turnaround backhand and Marchand fired in a loose puck from the edge of the crease.

Two seasons ago, the Bruins played a video for Ullmark, who helped them set NHL records for wins (65) and points (135) midway through the opening period. He watched from near his team’s bench and then skated to the blue line and waved to the fans, applauding loudly.

takeaway

Senators: Outscored the Bruins 34-16 for just the second time in seven road games played so far this season.

Bruins: We can’t seem to have success so far this season. They won three of four matches.

key moment

Ullmark and Swayman, who are also good friends, hugged center ice, put their arms around each other and posed for photos before the game warm-up.

Key statistics

Thanks to the regulations, the Bruins had more giveaways (20) than shots on goal (15).

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The Senators are in Toronto on Tuesday and the Bruins are in St. Louis the same night. He will play in St. Louis.

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